Desulphurisation agents

Desulphurisation agents are materials used to remove sulphur from molten metals, especially in steelmaking and foundry processes. They improve the quality of the metal by reducing sulphur content, which can cause brittleness. The primary producers of desulphurisation agents are China, Germany, and the United States. Desulphurisation agents like calcium carbide, lime, and magnesium are used to achieve high-quality steel.

Sub-Category	Abbreviation	Core Content Range	Size Range
Calcium Carbide Desulphurisation Agent	CaC2 Desulphur	Various	n/a
Desulphurisation Lime	Desulphur lime	CaO 93-100%	n/a
Magnesium Desulphurisation Agent	Mg Desulphur	Mg 84-100%	0.2-1 mm

Please note that the above listed sub-categories including its core content and size ranges are just a snapshot of Metalshub’s currently traded raw materials. We are adding new sub-categories on a monthly basis and would be happy to assess your specific requirements to this category.

Metalshub provides producers and consumers of desulphurisation agents with a software solution to improve the way they buy or sell it. Our software connects over 2,000 companies in a joint trading network. This allows sellers to discover new buyers of desulphurisation agents and buyers to discover new suppliers of desulphurisation agents.

For buyers, Metalshub’s Procurement Solution allows steel mills and other consumers to digitalise their procurement process in order to increase sourcing efficiency, ensure compliant buying, and take data-driven decisions. For sellers, Metalshub’s Sales Solution allows producers, traders, and other sellers to digitalise their sales process, manage inventory, and optimise their sales book.

Desulphurisation agents are mainly used in steelmaking (~80%) to remove sulphur from molten metal and improve steel quality. They are also used in foundry applications (~10%) to refine iron and other metals. Sub-categories like calcium carbide and desulphurisation lime play a critical role in producing high-grade steel with minimal sulphur impurities.